Amazing and super informative video. Everything stated in this video is true. If you’re looking for a video on how to catch gar this one is the one!!!

@BitesandStrikesFishing

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the support!

I like to use an extra heavy musky rod, can cast very large baits and a weight. Helps with hook setting also

I agree with almost everything you said except the 100-150lb braided line. I use 40-50lb braided line and have caught 7 footers with no problems!

@BitesandStrikesFishing

11 ай бұрын

I’ve also landed big gar on 30lb line as well. But I’ve snapped more lines on the hook set with it as well. The heavier line consistently works better than lighter lines and will hold up better when they take you into snags.

Hey man this is prolly the best alligator gar tutorial out there it shows what rigs and hooks to use it shows how to unhook the fish gear and everything but i do think you should have talked about where to find these fish (back eddies deep holes ect) because while ive done tons of research on gar i still struggle to find good fishing spots for them. my comfort spot i always go to just got bought and is private property. And im really struggling to find another place. Awesome video man KEEP IT UP!

@BitesandStrikesFishing

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! Tell your friends about it! 😂 You’re right, I did miss that part. Look for them in eddies and calm water. They normally do like to go below 20’ of water so if there’s a deep hole, fish the more shallow area.

@intropeforthefirstime9780

11 ай бұрын

👍👍👍

@BitesandStrikesFishing

11 ай бұрын

@@intropeforthefirstime9780 go get em!!!

@intropeforthefirstime9780

11 ай бұрын

Once i get back i will

Enjoyed the video sir! Thanks

@BitesandStrikesFishing

10 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

I've been catching alot of males on my river lately. Got my setups for some big females which should arrive this week being in the mid 80's all week. I'm aiming for catching a good one on Thursday this week.

@BitesandStrikesFishing

Ай бұрын

Go get em! Good luck, like you said the weather should be good.

Yes I do

@5:40 what type of reel is that ? Looks like it had the bait runner feature. I have an okuma baitrunner reel that i love but the reel isnt built for the long haul . Without spending a ton on a shimano thunnis reel . Does penn make any with a baitrunner feature ?

@BitesandStrikesFishing

8 ай бұрын

I use Penn reels. They have 2 spinning reels with live liners, aka bait runners. The Fierce and the Spinfisher. Both are great reel. I have a few in depth videos on them. kzread.info/head/PLMsnn-mzmBDSLfyhrJT9biX6fY62rveks&si=ijavKdWHuFaGL3kD

Im currently on NAS Corpus Christi.. i watch feeding frenzies of 4 to 6ft gar everyday. I have never heard of such a thing. I had no clue giant gar roam Corpus Christi Bay.. I am not BS ing. I am a great fisherman. 3 igfa all tackle world records. Yeah there are feeding frenzies of large gars in brackish water on Naval Air Station corpus christi

@BitesandStrikesFishing

9 ай бұрын

That’s got to be a wild site! They do travel in brackish waters.

@GmtZ71

10 күн бұрын

Is this the area passing A&M on the right? Oso bay....?

Im thinking about taking my kastking kong 7'6 heavy action rod and riging my penn 309 and line it with ~250 yards 100lb braid. Your thoughts on that.

@BitesandStrikesFishing

11 ай бұрын

I think you’ll be catching gar in no time! What is the rod line/lure rated at? It should say near the handle. The 309 and 100# braid will get the job done. I’d go a little heavier on the line if you can but don’t go below 100#

@tcox8729

11 ай бұрын

@@BitesandStrikesFishing the rod is rated for 30-60lbs line with a 1-12 Oz casting weight. I might go a little bit heavier for line but don't wanna completely sacrifice line capacity.

@BitesandStrikesFishing

11 ай бұрын

@@tcox8729 sounds like a sturdy rod and that you have a good setup for gar! Go get em! Email me a picture when you do, bites.strikes.photots@gmail.com

They in hollybeach too ig cuz it ain’t too salty not sure but have hooked many

@BitesandStrikesFishing

9 ай бұрын

They can be found in saltwater, it’s not as common but happens fairly frequently

What are you using to rig the cut bait?

@BitesandStrikesFishing

8 ай бұрын

Sometimes I rigging floss, which some Tackle shops carry, or I’ll just use extra braided line that I have on hand. You will need a morticians needle to get it through the bait. Basically a big sewing needle. Most of the big box stores have them.

What is a good rod for a spinfisher 10500 im trying to catch sharks

@BitesandStrikesFishing

11 ай бұрын

To be honest I wouldn’t know what a good shark rod would be. I’d imagine that if your surf fishing you’d want a 12-15’ for the distance and something very stout.

@israel7351

10 ай бұрын

For shark fishing I would use a jawbone rod blank. But there made for casting reels so I would use a Avet 50-130 wide

What are the tools you use to get the hooks out in this video

@BitesandStrikesFishing

9 ай бұрын

I use a set of 18” pliers from harbor freight. The set of 2 is around $15

I didnt know trinity water got that beautiful. Im used to the muddy water in the trinity wat part of the trinity is this

@BitesandStrikesFishing

11 ай бұрын

The Trinity from the Livingston down to the bay is fairly clear. A few feet of visibility if there hasn’t been any rain

@intropeforthefirstime9780

11 ай бұрын

Wow thats a ways away from dallas

@BitesandStrikesFishing

11 ай бұрын

@@intropeforthefirstime9780 yes it is. From Dallas to Livingston is fairly muddy looking from what I’ve seen

@intropeforthefirstime9780

11 ай бұрын

Awesome

Where can I get hook pliers like those?

@BitesandStrikesFishing

9 ай бұрын

Harbor freight has a set of long pliers that come in as a pair for about $12

I don’t catch and cook gar. They’re super tough to get into and their mercury and other heavy metal type stuff content is way higher since they’re on the top of the food chain

@Catfish.Knudsen

2 ай бұрын

Huh. I didn't know that the higher on the food chain the fish is, the more mercury they have. Makes sense tho. I eat a lot of catfish so maybe I should be careful lol. Crappie would maybe be a better option to eat more often

@BitesandStrikesFishing

2 ай бұрын

@Catfish.Knudsen bigger the fish, the higher the levels. It’s only dangerous if consumed on a regular basis. Canned tuna is like #5 or 6 in highest levels of Mercury. I read that 80% of America has higher than normal levels, so it’s just in our food supply/ eating habits

@BitesandStrikesFishing

2 ай бұрын

State law in Texas is also 1 gar a day and it needs to be 48” or less. So smaller gar, smaller mercury levels

@Catfish.Knudsen

2 ай бұрын

@@BitesandStrikesFishing damn!

@sasquatchdonut2674

4 күн бұрын

@@BitesandStrikesFishing that’s true

You choose not to use a float?

@BitesandStrikesFishing

10 ай бұрын

Occasionally I will if the current is slow and there’s a lot of snags that I need to keep the line off. Most gar anglers use the float to see where the fish is not for suspending the bait. I don’t really see the need since I set the hook early. For me the fish takes off and I set normally in 30 seconds, so I don’t need an indicator float.

I would like to catch one

@BitesandStrikesFishing

8 ай бұрын

Go get em!

Love your videos but I’m trying the small 1/0 hook but I’ve caught with many different hooks but at the end of the day it’s having fun. It’s always a 50/50 with gar. I fish nueces river hopefully one day I’ll catch a beast.

@BitesandStrikesFishing

11 ай бұрын

I haven’t hit that river yet, but I’d like to one day. The 1/0 hook does work. Think I caught 2 with it in this video alone.

@user-ki6ic3zg8y

11 ай бұрын

@@BitesandStrikesFishing they say on the 1/0 you don’t have to let him run that much like 30 seconds . And I fish nueces river alot of gar in that river system.

@BitesandStrikesFishing

11 ай бұрын

@@user-ki6ic3zg8y that’s right. Best practice for catch and release is to set the hook very early, like the first 60 seconds. It helps if you can set while they are running full speed as well

@user-ki6ic3zg8y

11 ай бұрын

@@BitesandStrikesFishing yes sir I’m trying to get away from gut hooking fish. To have the best practice and your right on the hook set always best set when he is running fast away.

@BitesandStrikesFishing

11 ай бұрын

@@user-ki6ic3zg8y well good luck out there! Send me a picture when you get 1!

I’ve never actually had a gar swallow a hook. I set it fairly early though

@BitesandStrikesFishing

2 ай бұрын

setting early is teh only way to make sure they don't swallow it.

I use tadpoles for bait but I only fish for the smaller spieces of gar

@BitesandStrikesFishing

9 ай бұрын

For smaller ones rattle trap lures will workntoo

@DroppingDimes.

9 ай бұрын

Thanks

This is Texas right not FL

@BitesandStrikesFishing

3 ай бұрын

Texas for the win!

My grandma is in her 90's and told me they would put chum in a pantyhose and the gars teeth would get caught in it. No hook required

@BitesandStrikesFishing

9 ай бұрын

I’ve heard of others using frayed rope as well. I’ve caught a few small ones with spinner baits that got tangled in their teeth.

Tired of catfish stealing my gar bait 😂